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cognize

[kog-nahyz] / ˈkɒg naɪz /
VERB
comprehend
Synonyms
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appreciate assimilate discern envision fathom grasp
STRONG
apprehend catch click conceive dig envisage get have know perceive read savvy see tumble
WEAK
capiche get the picture gotcha make out take in
Antonyms
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disregard misunderstand neglect not get overlook
STRONG
lose misinterpret miss
WEAK
exclude mistake not include
VERB
fathom
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate comprehend divine figure out grasp penetrate pinpoint plumb unravel
STRONG
apprehend catch dig estimate follow gauge get have interpret know measure perceive pierce probe recognize savvy sound
WEAK
get to the bottom
Antonyms
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misinterpret misunderstand
STRONG
estimate guess lose miss neglect not get
VERB
grasp
Synonyms
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accept appreciate comprehend fathom perceive pick up realize
STRONG
apprehend catch compass dig envisage follow get have know make see take
WEAK
catch on get the drift get the picture latch on take in
Antonyms
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misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook
STRONG
avoid be immune disallow discourage dissuade fail lose miss not get refuse stop
WEAK
let go release
VERB
know
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see
STRONG
apperceive apprehend comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo
WEAK
be acquainted be cognizant be conversant in be informed be learned be master of be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of
Antonyms
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ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook
STRONG
confuse mix up not get
WEAK
be ignorant forget misinterpret

Example Sentences

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The philosophic endeavour to cognize the whole system of things by referring all events to their causes appears to him to be from the outset doomed to failure.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various

It has schemes, forms, and objects proportionate to its wider field, which our mental fields are far too narrow to cognize.

From A Pluralistic Universe Hibbert Lectures at Manchester College on the Present Situation in Philosophy by James, William

In brief, "Of phenomena we have knowledge; in the true nature of things we believe; presentiment enables us to cognize the latter in the former."

From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Falckenberg, Richard

The assize had no more to cognize upon, but his own confession, yet brought him in guilty.

From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John

Consequently he never had occasion to inquire whether anything whatsoever was possible which his senses or the senses of other witnesses seemed to cognize.

From Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism by Putnam, Allen